John Wesley Rains, of Gallup, died March 9. He was 79.

He was born in Gallup on July 30, 1943.

John was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph Rains and Katherine (Kozeliski) Mataya; and his sister, Mary (Rains) Montano of Lakeside, Ariz; his brother, Ralph Rains of Gallup; and his sister Susan (Rains) Bridges of Albuquerque.

He is survived by Charles Mataya of Gallup; Ralph Montano of Sacramento, Calif; Angela (Montano) Savage of Pa’auilo, Hawaii; Monica (Bridges) Manginell of Albuquerque; Joyce Bridges of Rio Rancho, N.M.; Wayne Montano of Hedgesville, W. Va.; Ana (Mataya) Hudgeons of Gallup; and Matthew Mataya of Albuquerque.

Funeral Services will be held at St. John Vianney...

Ralph Vincent Rains, of Gallup, died May 5, 2020. He was 72.

He was born in Gallup on Sept. 4, 1947.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph Rains and Katherine (Kozeliski) Mataya; and his sister, Mary (Rains) Montano of Lakeside, Ariz.

He was followed in death by his sister Susan (Rains) Bridges of Albuquerque and brother John Rains of Gallup. He is survived by Charles Mataya of Gallup; Ralph Montano of Sacramento, Calif; Angela (Montano) Savage of Pa’auilo, Hawaii; Monica (Bridges) Manginell of Albuquerque; Joyce Bridges of Rio Rancho, N.M.; Wayne Montano of Hedgesville, W. Va.; Ana (Mataya) Hudgeons of Gallup; and Matthew Mataya of Albuquerque.

Funeral Services will...

Ralph Vincent Rains, of Gallup, died May 5, 2020. He was 72.

He was born in Gallup on Sept. 4, 1947.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph Rains and Katherine (Kozeliski) Mataya; and his sister, Mary (Rains) Montano of Lakeside, Ariz.

He was followed in death by his sister Susan (Rains) Bridges of Albuquerque and brother John Rains of Gallup. He is survived by Charles Mataya of Gallup; Ralph Montano of Sacramento, Calif; Angela (Montano) Savage of Pa’auilo, Hawaii; Monica (Bridges) Manginell of Albuquerque; Joyce Bridges of Rio Rancho, N.M.; Wayne Montano of Hedgesville, W. Va.; Ana (Mataya) Hudgeons of Gallup; and Matthew Mataya of Albuquerque.

Funeral Services will...

June 25, 1933 - April 12, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Munoz who went to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2023 at age 89.  Margaret was a devoted wife, mother of 6, grandmother, of 11 and great grandmother of 2 children. Her life was a reflection of her unwavering faith and love for her family.

Born in Gallup, New Mexico, Margaret was a loyal, joyful and kind-hearted person.  Her gentle spirit made it easy for others to love and trust her. She was a shining example of God’s grace and compassion, and her love for her family was unparalleled.

Margaret was a dedicated wife to her husband, Mayor Edward Munoz and together they raised their...